Compassion Crossing, LLC

01/16/2026

Finding Peace at Life’s End: How Death Doulas Bring Comfort, Guidance, and Support

Death doulas offer compassionate, non-medical support to dying individuals and their families, helping manage fears, facilitate communication, and create meaningful end-of-life experiences. While this unregulated field requires careful vetting, research shows families benefit greatly from engaging the right doula early.

https://compassioncrossing.info/finding-peace-at-lifes-end-how-death-doulas-bring-comfort-guidance-and-support/

Learn how death doulas provide emotional support, advocacy, and companionship during end-of-life care. Find guidance on choosing the right doula.

01/15/2026

Caring for someone with dementia? Worried about making your home safe?

We understand how overwhelming it can be when you're trying to protect someone you love. Dementia changes how people see, hear, move through spaces, and recognize everyday dangers. Your home needs thoughtful adjustments—not just for safety, but to honor their independence and dignity.
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Our self-paced class, "Dementia Home Preparation: A Practical Guide for Creating a Safe, Comfortable Living Space," walks alongside you through this process. Whether you're responding to a recent diagnosis, adapting to mid-stage changes, or need to make urgent modifications, we'll show you clear, actionable steps you can take right away.

You don't have to figure this out alone. We're here to help you transform worry into confidence as you create a safer, more comfortable home for the person you're caring for.

Learn more: https://www.compassioncrossing.academy/dementia-home-preparation-a-practical-guide-for-creating-a-safe-comfortable-living-space

01/15/2026

Are you a caregiver, nurse, social worker, chaplain, death doula, or simply a family member interested in exploring validation therapy?

This self-paced course lasts just over an hour and provides two handouts to help you understand the philosophy and techniques of validation therapy.

https://www.compassioncrossing.academy/validation-therapy-from-theory-to-everyday-practice

01/14/2026

Embracing Early Palliative Care in COPD: A Guide for Patients, Families, and Caregivers

Explore the significant benefits of early palliative care for COPD patients, including symptom management, improved quality of life, and family support. Learn how patients, their loved ones, and healthcare proxies can engage with palliative care services to enhance overall well-being and navigate the challenges of COPD.

https://compassioncrossing.info/embracing-early-palliative-care-in-copd-a-guide-for-patients-families-and-caregivers/

Discover the advantages of early palliative care for COPD patients and learn how to initiate these vital services for improved quality of life.

01/12/2026

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲?

Compassion Crossing Academy is the educational division of Compassion Crossing, LLC, offering free and paid online courses that teach caregivers and healthcare professionals how to coordinate complex care with confidence. We eliminate fear through expert-led education designed specifically for those supporting people through serious illness and end-of-life transitions.

𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫?

We created these courses for:
• Caregivers supporting a loved one
• Death doulas (also called end-of-life doulas)
• Healthcare professionals, including nurses and social workers
• Holistic healthcare professionals
• Anyone wanting to feel more prepared during difficult healthcare moments

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬?

Our courses transform uncertainty into competence by providing:
• Practical frameworks for advance care planning, including how to create tangible advance care planning products
• Guidance on dementia care, including validation therapy and knowing when to suggest hospice care
• Care coordination skills to help you manage complex healthcare situations with greater confidence
• Knowledge about the dying process can help you understand what to expect

New classes are continuously being developed to expand your expertise and deepen your impact. We help you feel prepared, supported, and peaceful as you walk alongside others during life's most challenging moments.

01/12/2026

When Crisis Forces the Decision: Why Emergency Rooms and ICUs Are the Wrong Place to Discuss Your End-of-Life Wishes

When you arrive at the emergency room unable to speak for yourself, who decides your care? Research shows healthcare professionals often rely on clinical judgment rather than legal frameworks, and many lack confidence to discuss advance care planning. Learn why having these conversations now—not in a crisis—matters.

https://compassioncrossing.info/when-crisis-forces-the-decision-why-emergency-rooms-and-icus-are-the-wrong-place-to-discuss-your-end-of-life-wishes/

Most doctors in emergency settings aren’t comfortable discussing end-of-life wishes. Learn why advance directives matter before crisis hits.

01/09/2026

When Love Meets Resistance: How to Care for an Aging Parent Who Wants None of It

Family caregivers face unique challenges when aging parents refuse help. Learn three proven strategies—including PACE programs and Health and Life Navigation Specialists—to break through resistance while honoring dignity. Plus, discover why ensuring your parent's advance directives are current and you have medical access is critical.

https://compassioncrossing.info/when-love-meets-resistance-how-to-care-for-an-aging-parent-who-wants-none-of-it/

Discover 3 proven methods to help aging parents who refuse care, from PACE programs to Health and Life Navigation Specialists. Support for family caregivers.

01/07/2026

When Your Loved One Isn’t Quite Themselves: Understanding Confusion and Delirium

Understanding the differences between confusion, delirium, and depression can be challenging for caregivers. This comprehensive guide provides practical, evidence-based methods to help you recognize what your loved one is experiencing, when to seek professional help, and how to provide the best support—even when cognitive decline is present.

https://compassioncrossing.info/when-your-loved-one-isnt-quite-themselves-understanding-confusion-and-delirium/

Learn to distinguish confusion, delirium, and depression in loved ones. Evidence-based guidance for caregivers with case studies and tools.

01/05/2026

𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒊𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒄𝒂𝒏'𝒕 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒌 𝒕𝒐𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒓𝒐𝒘?

No one plans for the stroke, the accident, the sudden diagnosis that steals your voice when medical decisions pile up fast—leaving your family frozen, terrified, second-guessing every choice because they never heard what you wanted, what scared you, what gave you peace.

Compassion Crossing, LLC, walks Madison County families through real advance care planning conversations. We cover pain management, breathing machines, dialysis options, dementia scenarios—the hard stuff that matters when crisis hits. No attorneys needed. Just honest dialogue in a comfortable space where your values shape every decision.

Don't leave them guessing. Book your free conversation right now at https://compassioncrossing.info/book-a-free-initial-conversation/ and give everyone the gift of clarity.

01/05/2026

Protecting Your Loved One: Why Advance Planning Matters for Dementia Patients Facing Hospitalization

When nursing home residents with dementia face hospitalization, families often discover critical gaps in advance care planning. Studies show most dementia patients lack DNR orders, and hospice referrals remain rare despite distressing hospital experiences. Learn how proactive planning—including palliative care, hospice eligibility, and proper DNR documentation—can protect your loved one's comfort and dignity.

https://compassioncrossing.info/protecting-your-loved-one-why-advance-planning-matters-for-dementia-patients-facing-hospitalization/

Learn why hospitalization can be traumatic for dementia patients and how advance directives, DNR orders, and early hospice care protect them.

01/02/2026

What if you can't speak tomorrow?

No one plans for the stroke, the accident, the sudden diagnosis that steals your voice when medical decisions pile up fast—leaving your family frozen, terrified, second-guessing every choice because they never heard what you wanted, what scared you, what gave you peace.

Compassion Crossing, LLC, walks Madison County families through real advance care planning conversations. We cover pain management, breathing machines, dialysis options, dementia scenarios—the hard stuff that matters when crisis hits. No attorneys needed. Just honest dialogue in a comfortable space where your values shape every decision.

Don't leave them guessing. Book your free conversation right now at https://compassioncrossing.info/book-a-free-initial-conversation/ and give everyone the gift of clarity.

01/02/2026

The Comfort of Home: Empowering Families to Care for Dying Loved Ones

As more Americans choose to die at home, families often face a "trial by fire" in caregiving. A New Orleans nonprofit is bridging this skills gap. Learn how life transition coaches, end-of-life doulas, and resources like The Hospice Journey Handbook can empower you to provide compassionate support.

https://compassioncrossing.info/the-comfort-of-home-empowering-families-to-care-for-dying-loved-ones/

Discover how a New Orleans nonprofit trains families for home hospice. Learn about end-of-life doulas, caregivers, and essential end-of-life resources.